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Israel, Hamas reach ceasefire deal designed to end 15-month Gaza war

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the deal's final details were still being worked on, but he thanked Biden for "promoting" it. Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya said it was the result of Palestinian "resilience".

Gaza ceasefire appears close as US, Egyptian leaders put focus on ‘coming hours’

Officials from mediators Qatar, Egypt and the US as well as Israel and Hamas said an agreement for a truce in the besieged enclave and release of hostages was closer than ever.

Palestinian Authority suspends Al Jazeera broadcasts

Militant group Hamas condemned the decision to ban the network.

Gaza hospital shut after Israeli raid, director held: health officials

The World Health Organization said the operation had put the "last major health facility in north Gaza out of service".

Netanyahu corruption trial: What you need to know

Netanyahu is facing three cases where he is alleged to have used relationships with rich, powerful men for personal and political gain, including to influence media outlets they owned or controlled.

Doctor breaks down in tears recounting Gaza atrocities

Lamenting poor global response, Tanya Haj-Hassan says: 'We spent last 14 months watching the most live-streamed and documented genocide in history'

Israel ready to implement Lebanon ceasefire – Netanyahu

Any violation of the looming deal, however, will be met with full force, the Israeli PM has warned

European states vow to arrest Israeli PM

The ICC issued warrants for Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant earlier this week

Gaza’s Best Orthopedic Surgeon Raped, Tortured and Killed in Israeli Custody

Dr. Adnan al-Bursh, a renowned Palestinian surgeon from Gaza, was brutally tortured and left to die in Israel's Ofer Prison, according to new details revealed by a Sky News investigation. His death highlights severe abuses faced by Palestinian detainees amidst ongoing Israeli operations.

Vampire Diaries’ star earns praise after he rejects Starbucks onstage, Calls for Boycott

Michael Malarkey, known for The Vampire Diaries, refused to drink Starbucks coffee during a public event, urging a boycott over the company's perceived ties to Israel

Food distribution in Rafah suspended – UN

Israel’s offensive in Gaza’s southern city has been disrupting the movement of humanitarian aid, according to a statement

Hamas, Houthis hold rare meeting: Palestinian sources

The Huthis have attacked Red Sea shipping for months since the Israel-Hamas war broke out on October 7, saying they are targeting Israeli-linked vessels in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza.